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missing utah teen reportedly found safe in oregon after 17 months

A teenager who disappeared from Garden City in May 2025 has reportedly been located in Oregon. Reports identify her as Kylie Arellano, now 17, but official identification remains unverified.

By SLC Scoop StaffNovember 2, 20263 views

A Utah teenager missing for more than 17 months has reportedly been found safe in Oregon.

Kylie Arellano, now 17, disappeared from Garden City, Utah, in May 2025 when she was just 15 years old.

Authorities reportedly located her with a 39-year-old man who was taken into custody. According to Fox News, a law enforcement source alleges the two initially connected through Snapchat.

The FBI and Rich County Sheriff’s Office investigated leads across multiple states and countries before the discovery. Authorities have not publicly announced charges, and the investigation remains ongoing.

Source: FBI Salt Lake City, KUTV, Fox News

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